Lead Software Engineer - Java Full Stack, GenAI

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large-scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
• Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
• Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
• Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional Software Engineering experience
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience building enterprise applications using Java 17 (preferably Java 21), Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
• Strong experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices‑based and event driven architectures
• Well versed distributed systems design
• Strong experience with messaging and event‑streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka, Solace, or equivalent
• Experience working with relational databases including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of caching and in‑memory data grid solutions such as Redis, Hazelcast, or Oracle Coherence
• Hands‑on experience across cloud and container platforms, including PCF, OpenShift (OCP), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tools, Github Actions, Sonar, CheckMarx, Blackduck
• Familiarity with monitoring tools Grafana, AppDynamics, Splunk
• Comprehensive understanding about Generative AI tools, including:
  • Agentic AI workflows
  • Github Copilot
  • LLM‑based test generation and developer productivity tools
• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM development environments
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational communication skills

Job Expectations:

• We are open for both the locations - Hyderabad or Bangalore and will be required to work in the office as per organizations In Office Adherence / Return To Office (RTO)

• 4+ years of experience in Capital Markets, preferably working with Reference Data
• 3+ work experience in Python
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience working in Linux/Unix environments

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.